Maranda R. Maxey

Division of Institutional Integrity
Appalachian State University
123 IG Greer Hall, Boone, NC 28608

The Executive Director of Access & Opportunity serves as the University’s ADA/504 Coordinator, Equal Employment Officer,  Clery Compliance Officer, and Title IX Coordinator for students, employees, applicants, and visitors. The Executive Director is responsible for coordinating and overseeing university programs to ensure compliance with applicable University policies, procedures, processes, best practices and training in compliance with the Clery Act and  anti-discrimination legislation and regulations, including Title VII, Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Executive Director supervises the Office of Access and Opportunity, which consists of Disability Resources and Equal Opportunity, by providing departmental leadership and strategic direction.